Note:

Online teaching methods require regular internet access.

Content

The unit is designed to develop an understanding of the legal principles underlying business activity and its social control through law; to create an awareness of the legal implications of business transactions; to develop a capacity to identify legal problems encountered; and to obtain and evaluate professional advice. The emphasis is on the measures available to ensure contractual obligations are met and to minimise the risk of losses caused by avoidance of legal liability. Topics include: the Australian legal system; the laws of contract; agency; partnership; business torts; corporation law and industrial law.

Assessment

Written Assignment 3000 words 50%, Examination 2 hours 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*

Student Contribution Rate**

Fee rate - Domestic Students

Fee rate - International students

$1283

$1283

$3143

$3219

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.